Archaeologists Discover An Ancient ‘Lost Civilization’ In Mizoram

Archaeologists working in the Champhai district of Mizoram have stumbled across ancient ruins that probably belong to an ancient lost civilization.

The team excavated mysterious megalithic structures in Vangchhia, which hint at a great civilization having once lived there. Vangchhia is Mizoram’s only ASI-protected site.

Sujeet Nayan, who was director of the excavation, told TOI that this was one of the most important archaeological finds of the present time. He also said that the site held the key to unknown facts about Mizoram and the northeast.

Over 50 structures were documented by the team. Fragments of charcoal were collected and sent for carbon-dating and scientific analysis.

Sujeet Nayan said:

“We were exploring what lay beneath the bushes and thick foliage. The entire site could hold traces of a lost city or a greater lost civilization. It is amazing to stumble upon so many things. We need more time and research to reach a final conclusion.”

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The team found burial sites that seemed like water pavilion and terraces that might have belonged to palatial buildings. The walls were made of big stones and the height of the terraces ranged from 10 to 25 feet.